Unwind Quotes

“Fight, flight, and screw up royaly.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“[...] every time he forces himself to think before acting, it's her voice in his head telling him to slow down. He wants to tell her, but she's always so busy in the medical jet—and you don't just go to somebody and say, "I'm a better person because you're in my head.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“You...you lost your faith?"
"No...just my convictions. I still very much believe in God- just not a god who condones human tithing."
Lev begins to feel himself choking up with an unexpected flood of feeling, all the emotions that had been building up throughout their talk- throughout the weeks- arriving all at once like a sonic boom.
"I never knew there was a choice.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“Fine," Connor tells him. "Think about stuff until your head explodes. But the only thing I want to think about is surviving to eighteen."

I find your shallowness both refreshing and disappointing at the same time. Do you think that means I need therapy?”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“Cowards hide [...] but warriors lie and wait [...] the only difference is whether you're motivated by fear or purpose.”
― Neal Shusterman, UnSouled

“One cannot let the events of one's past murder one's future.”
― Neal Shusterman, UnSouled

“Connor smiles with mocking warmth at him, and glances at the tattoo on his wrist. "I like your dolphin.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“Small victories are bet­ter than none.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“What can fingerprints mean when they’re not necessarily yours?”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“Most people have two emergency modes. But Connor always knew he had three: Fight, Flight, and Screw Up Royally. It was a dangerous mental circuit.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“You don’t just go to somebody and say, ‘I’m a better person because you’re in my head.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“I wrote Unwind for lots of reasons, and it poses questions about a
lot of subjects. To state it briefly, I wanted to point out how when people
take intractable positions on an issue, and stick to extreme sides,
sometimes the result is a compromise that is worse than either extreme. I
meant it as a wake up call to society -- and to point out that sometimes the
problem IS that we take sides on an issue, when a different sort of approach
is needed. It's also to pose questions about what it means to be alive.
Where does life begin, where does it end -- and point out that there is no
single answer to these questions. The problem is people who think there are
simple answers. People who see things as simple black-and-white
right-and-wrong are the type of people who will end up with a world like the
world in Unwind.”
― Neal Shusterman

“No one knows wether you’re a monster or a hero."

"Is there a third choice?”
― Neal Shusterman

“You are not walking slow enough, when taking a walk, if you do not come across as bored or depressed (to the average sane person).”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“At last, he allows himself the wonderful luxury of hope.”
― Neal Shusterman

“Maybe it's the best answer of all. If more people could admit they really don't know, maybe there never would have been a Heartland War.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“First rule of motherhood, dearie: men are screw-ups. Learn it now and you'll be a whole lot happier.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“One thing you learn when you've lived as long as I have - people aren't all good, and people aren't all bad. We move in and out of darkness and light all of our lives.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“This is how he always imagined- a dangerous place full of mystery and violent kids.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“The boring thing with taking a walk with someone is that your thoughts are then dictated by the subject or subjects of your conversation; and that is made worse by the fact that most sane people are terrified of silence whenever they are with or near someone.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“The headmaster's tie turns into a noose again, preventing blood from getting to his face”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“I am lost in every possible way-Lev”
― Neal Shusterman

“Sacred rest is not just about sleeping or taking it easy. It consists of physical, emotional, and spiritual rest. The purpose is to promote a healthier mindset, attitudes, boundaries, relationships, productivity, and wellness as a whole person; body, mind, and spirit.”
― Dana Arcuri, Sacred Wandering: Growing Your Faith In The Dark

“Fiction is all too often one rationalisation away from reality.
(from the acknowledgements of "Unwind")”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“In a perfect world, everything would either be black or white, right or wrong and everyone would know the difference. But this isn't a perfect world. The problem is people who think it is.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“Take a breather, unwind, and just chill out. Let go of the stress and relax your mind. Whether it's with some soothing music, a good book, or simply kicking back, give yourself permission to chill. Life's too short to be constantly on the go, so take this moment to pause, breathe, and enjoy the present. After all, a little chill time can do wonders for your mood and overall well-being. So, put your feet up, take a deep breath, and let the chill vibes wash over you.”
― Life is Positive

“Drink some wine, witness some fineart & unwind yourself like a lard in a sweet mart”
― Indeewara Jayawardane